When “healthy” can be deadly I realized a long time ago that I will never be able to fully explain an eating disorder to someone lucky enough not to have one. I consider myself a decent communicator, but there is no way to describe internal torture without seeming dramatic or […]
Sports & Health
The Ontarion’s sports and health articles cover sporting events and health issues relevant to the University of Guelph campus community.
Gryphon Scoreboard
Women’s hockey vs. Brock and Waterloo Gryphons 2, Badgers 1 Gryphons 0, Warriors 3 The Gryphons won one and lost one over the weekend and remain in first place in the OUA standings. With two regular season games left, the women are looking good to go into playoffs ranked number […]
Midterm munchables for your next study session
Healthy snacks to give you natural energy With midterm season in full swing, you might be gearing up for some long nights in the library reviewing—or learning—all of the material that was covered in the first half of the semester. While it’s tempting to bring a bag of Funyuns for […]
The importance of raising awareness about eating disorders
Mental illness is a disorder, not a trend Eating disorders are some of the most common mental illnesses affecting students today. Just like anxiety or depression, an eating disorder can be left undiagnosed and untreated for months or even years, since individuals who suffer from mental illnesses often do not […]
Mental health and wellness: The perks of disconnecting and turning off your phone
Benefits of un-plugging in an increasingly mobile world Amid the stress of impending midterms, it can be easy to forget to take time off from studying to care for your mental and physical health. As the thick of midterm season approaches, instead of taking time off, consider giving yourself more […]
ONTarget: Underestimating the power of a comeback
A historic Super Bowl win for the Patriots The biggest comeback, the first overtime, and the winningest quarterback the game has ever seen—the 51st Super Bowl will go down in history as the best one ever played. To date, the Super Bowl has produced some magical moments, however, for years […]
Gryphon Scoreboard
Women’s hockey vs. Toronto Gryphons 1, Varsity Blues 0 Rookie Sophie Rodenburg scored the game winner with 2:49 remaining in the third period to clinch the Gryphons ninth win in a row. Guelph sits first in the OUA standings with a comfortable five-point lead over the next best team. Men’s […]
Outside the lines: Varsity figure skating team sets sights on gold
How skating is changing in the OUA and beyond Just days away from the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) championship competition, the varsity figure skating team is busy making sure everything is in place. Ranked second in the OUA, the team is a serious gold medal contender. The Ontarion sat down […]
Outside the lines: Gryphons ringette team sets sights on gaining varsity status
University club team part of a growing sport and community The ringette team is currently an all-women’s sports club at the University of Guelph and, although they are eyeing varsity status in the future, right now it’s about being the best team that they can be and continuing to grow […]
Gryphon Scoreboard
Women’s basketball vs. Algoma and Brock Gryphons 64, Thunderbirds 54 Gryphons 63, Badgers 75 The women’s basketball team picked up their second win of the season with a victory over the Algoma Thunderbirds. However, the Gryphons could not gain momentum from the win as they fell to the Brock Badgers […]
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The Ontarion publishes independent, student-produced news, opinion, and commentary for University of Guelph students so that they can make informed decisions in their lives. To do this, The Ontarion provides learning opportunities and training in journalism, media production, leadership, board governance, and other aspects of nonprofit news.
The Ontarion is the University of Guelph’s independent student newspaper. It began in 1951 as part of the Ontario Agricultural College and then began to represent the entire University of Guelph once it amalgamated in 1964. The Ontarion incorporated in May 1970 as The Ontarion, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation registered with the province of Ontario.